* Let's put this on Myspace, Facebook, and all the social networks & blogs:.......................................http://www. change. org - this is how MODERN government leads!- See what's happening- meet people- join a cause- tell President Obama what you want him to change- Lots of great features & linksWhat are you interested in?- ENVIRONMENT: global warming, clean air, clean water, etc.- JUSTICE: criminal justice, all kinds of legal stuff- Stop Global Warming - 4971 Members- Stop Genocide - 1860 Members- Animal Rights - 1578 Members- Humanitarian Relief - 1178 Members- Women's Rights - 1023 Members- End Homelessness - 906 Members- Gay Rights - 884 Members- Fair Trade - 819 Members- Social Entrepreneurship - 667 Members- Criminal Justice - 492 Members- Peace in the Middle East - 345 Members- Immigration - 294 MembersLooking forward to working with some of you on some of these!GOD BLESS AMERICA - LAND THAT I LOVE ....
Just got an invitation to a "BLUE BASH" for tomorrow. WRONG! Someone did not get the full extent of Barack Obama's vision. We are not red or blue ... we are UNITED. We need to understand PURPLE. In the words of a famous Republican, Mr. & Ms. partisan person, tear that wall down!
Let's celebrate the future of America TOGETHER because we need every single person on board to make the changes we need in order to have a future. No more clubs of "us against them" We MUST END THIS MENTALITY ONCE AND FOR ALL. We need everyone on the same page. I see an America where there are NO MORE invitations to Democrat or Republican events ... UNITED WE STAND. How about an "I LOVE AMERICA" party? With all viewpoints invited. What part of that do labelers, dividers and cliques not undertand? Let's move into the 21st centure - it is no longer every man for himself. GREED IS NOT GOOD !! There is no "trickle down" if the water is turned off altogether.
Maybe one day we will have one party ... full of liberals & conservatives & opposing opinions. Barack Obama teaches us that we do not have to agree in order to work together. We find common ground and build from there, because if we are HUMAN, there is common ground. We need a leader who understands this - we all need to understand this.
Here are five major McCain myths debunked.
http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/video/23356460/five_myths_about_john_mccain
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Here is the link:
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080928/A_OPINION01/809280301/-1/A_OPINION
This is a handy tool to get a ball park figure of how much tax relief your family can look forward to with Barac Obama's economic policy. It also shows how much McCain will tax you.
http://alchemytoday.com/obamataxcut/
From today's Huffington Post [link]: "McCain's experience has apparently taught him that pretty much every problem in the world has a military solution." This is the McCain story in a nutshell...that and his POW credit card which is due to expire any time now.
Excerpt:
Yes, he voted for the war (a decision he says he regrets), but he made it clear that our goal in Iraq should be limited to ending Iraq's weapons programs -- not achieving "rogue state rollback."What's more, right before the war vote, Biden reached across the aisle and, with the help of Dick Lugar and Chuck Hagel, two of his Republican colleagues on the Foreign Relations committee, helped craft a proposal that would limit the president's ability to wage war on Iraq, forcing him to seek UN approval. And, if the UN had said no, Bush would have had to return to Congress and prove that the Iraqi WMD threat was so "grave" that only military action could eliminate it.
Yes, he voted for the war (a decision he says he regrets), but he made it clear that our goal in Iraq should be limited to ending Iraq's weapons programs -- not achieving "rogue state rollback."
What's more, right before the war vote, Biden reached across the aisle and, with the help of Dick Lugar and Chuck Hagel, two of his Republican colleagues on the Foreign Relations committee, helped craft a proposal that would limit the president's ability to wage war on Iraq, forcing him to seek UN approval. And, if the UN had said no, Bush would have had to return to Congress and prove that the Iraqi WMD threat was so "grave" that only military action could eliminate it.
Senator Obama's choice of Joe Biden is a strong display of leadership, and dedication to solving America's problems. Experience: It's about "QUALITY". Joe Biden trumps McCain easily on this.
Biden's national security experience is just what we need! He understands the challenges, and can help Barack accomplish the changes necessary to make America strong and healthy. This is a marriage of CHANGE plus the MECHANIC who can help get things done. Brilliant!
*BRAVO, BARACK*
WE ARE WITH YOU 100% - and look forward to your White House with HOPEFUL anticipation! All blessings to you and your family, as well as Obama appointees. May all those exiting the big house do so with grace and applomb. May Clintons find their niche in this new administration and choose to be a help rather than a hindrance.
God bless usa all - God bless the U.S.A.
Obama for America - online .pdf rebuttal of the swiftboat book "Obama Nation" -- Here's the link:
http://markhalperin.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/unfit_for_publication.pdf
Can we get this out in book form? Democrats can buy up cases & force the book onto the "Best Seller" list sitting right there next to the swiftboat book. People can buy them both and compare. The author of 'Obama Nation' has publicly declared war on the Obama campaign. It is his mission to sabotage Obama. Jerome Corsi needs to be condemned and run out of town - like STAT!
Thanks to Arianna Huffington for this excerpt:
So every day between now and November 4th voters should be reminded that:
McCain has been among the most ardent supporters of the war in Iraq -- the most disastrous foreign policy decision in American history.
McCain falsely claims that, from the beginning of the war, he called on former Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld to resign. He should have, but he didn't.
McCain thinks it's "not too important" when American forces come home from Iraq.
McCain has repeatedly claimed that Iran was training members of al-Qaeda in Iraq, showing a fundamental misunderstanding of the key players in the war. He doesn't understand the difference between Shiites and Sunnis, and even after being corrected he still doesn't get it.
McCain falsely claimed that the surge was what led to the Anbar Awakening, even though the Sunni revolt against al-Qaeda in the province began months before Bush even announced his plan to send more troops to Iraq.
McCain falsely claimed at the end of May that American troops in Iraq were down to "pre-surge levels" (brandished as proof that the surge was "succeeding") -- even though two-thirds of the additional surge troops were still in Iraq. And, when called on his mistake, he refused to acknowledge that he was wrong.
McCain falsely claimed that the war in Iraq was "the first major conflict since 9/11" -- either forgetting about the war in Afghanistan or deeming it not major enough. This is not all that surprising, since McCain's policies on Afghanistan -- the real central front in the war on terror -- have been all over the map. Indeed, McCain first attacked Obama's policy on Afghanistan, then adopted it for himself.
McCain has a long history of paying lip service to supporting America's troops but voting against their interests. His handling of the new GI bill was the latest example of his hypocrisy: he consistently and vocally worked to defeat it, then, once it passed, tried to take credit for it.
Need more proof of why McCain is not "ready to lead"? Do you want a president who thinks there is an "Iraq/Pakistan border"? Who believes Darfur is in Somalia? And that Czechoslovakia is still a country?
Here is a sample of brilliant campaigning - per "politicalinaction.com"-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Obama Registering People At Gas Stations in OhioPretty genius effort. They did this around 8 cities in the state. In my local city of Toledo, the event was a huge hit according the local news station WTOL.Think about it.....people are basically stationary for 5 minutes. If you hit low income areas of town, you capitalize on their anger at the pumps and you give them an avenue to voice their displeasure in November. Given that gas was $1.25 before oilmen Bush and Cheney took office, and now it is $4 a gallon, and John McCain is going to continue those same energy policies, pretty good chances they'll be voting Democratic.Everyone must get gas. Probably the only place in America where people of all political leanings go.....and a great way to nail unregistered voters. Now, we could use this in a couple of ways.
1. FUNDRAISING - have a combo car wash and voter registration - donate money to Obama
2. OBAMA WORKS - a bigger statement to the community: *FREE* car wash in the name of Obama Works (see www.whyobamaworks.com), combined with voter registration & invites to meetings, the web site, solicit donations, etc. This would be great with T-shirts and local media notification. What a great statement for the community. We could make it a big event - important thing is to display our faith in Barack Obama and his vision for America.
If we can find organizers, I will help -- any takers? RSVP: D. Ames - ladyolove@hotmail.com
Snopes posted 50 lies circulated in email -- Last updated: 6 June 2008 URL: http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/50lies.asp.........................................................
Color Brochure
Answering the 5 most common rumors/smears:
1. Does he wear a flag pin on his lapel? (not always)2. Is he a Christian? (Yes)3. Was he sworn in on the Bible? (Yes)4. Was he born in America? (Yes)5. Does he place his hand over his heart when he says the pledge [of allegiance]? (Yes)
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This is a good start! Printable brochure (pdf file) here: http://www.nationaljournal.com/img/hotline/AFL08043_AFL_FINAL_FPO.pdf
*********** YAY and HOORAY!! ***************HOPE is alive and well in the United States of America!Now we need to put aside the bitter residue of the agonizing preceding months, and take a deep breath ... relax, take a vacation. Then we need to come together and get some work done!HRC can continue her drama ... sooner or later she has to sit down.Meanwhile, we have a VISION -- Americans working together to clean up some of the Washington corruption, end the war, improve the economy, and make so many more changes to better our lives and our country's international image.WE ARE ON OUR WAY! CONGRATULATIONS, SENATOR OBAMA, for running a clean, classy, phenomenal campaign. Millions of people have been inspired to become involved in the voting process - many for the first time. This movement of HOPE will continue all the way to the White House and beyond.GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.
LINK -- Enjoy! This is an incredibly proud moment in the history of our country.
Huffington Post - Tuesady, June 3 Link
"Here are eight major reasons why McCain won't change or reform Washington (feel free to add your own in the comments section):
1. A McCain presidency would continue to allow big money donors and well-connected lobbyists to call the shots because McCain has refused to take a pledge to pass comprehensive public financing for all federal offices if elected.
2. McCain has refused to cosponsor legislation to fix the presidential public financing system event though he had once authored it himself.
3. He's already opted in and out of the public financing system for president, using a shady loan to float his campaign. The matter is subject to two FEC complaints. Though complicated, the maneuvers he made exposed that he was only willing to take public money in the primary to bail out a losing campaign despite signing a letter agreeing to abide by the law. Now he'll grandstand about his decision to opt in for the general election. That's complete rhetoric, not principles.
4. He has surrounded himself with 118 lobbyists who are advising, staffing, and raising money - and conflicts of interest - for his campaign. For example, just yesterday he proposed a divestiture policy in his speech about Iran, but five lobbyists or advisors on his campaign have worked for companies that profited from trading with the Iranians, including former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and lobbyist Charlie Black, who lobbied for General Electric.
5. McCain's campaign claims its so-called conflict of interest policy is the strictest ever in place. Then why does it prohibit lobbyists from lobbying him as a candidate but says it's okay to lobby him as President? That's backwards. What do you expect from a conflict of interest policy drafted by a lobbyist.
6. McCain is raising millions of dollars through a loophole for $70,000 campaign donations - 30 times larger than what the law that bears his name otherwise allows.
7. He has pledged to appoint Supreme Court justices in the mold of Roberts and Alito - two justices who have already begun dismantling those past reforms he once supported.
8. McCain once called his home state's successful Clean Elections public financing policy a national model. Now he opposes its adoption for federal races.
And the list goes on.
Perhaps at one point in the past, John McCain could claim he was a reformer. But he no longer deserves to carry that mantle."
PRE-VICTORY CELEBRATING ...
May 27th - Phoenix - responding to a questioner asking about the safety of Barack Obama:
Link
"Then she reminded the crowd what we are fighting for, and why it is important to forge ahead without fear.
'Fear is the reason this country is where it is today. Fear is a useless emotion. Don't ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn't. Don't ever make decisions based on fear.' "
This was one of the best blog posts I've seen, so am pasting it here ........................................................................................................................................... Much has been made over the last several months about how the Democratic party can possibly nominate Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton. She was the frontrunner, the inevitable candidate, the pre-ordained leader of the Democratic resurgence for the year 2008 and onward. But a funny thing happened on the way to the forum. Senator Clinton, and the rest of the voters in the U.S., discovered there were others who wanted the Democratic presidential nomination just as much as she did, if not more. What! Are you kidding me? Senator Clinton was going to have to compete for delegates, to actually campaign in states leading up to and after February 5th? What kind of nonsense was this? Senator Clinton would actually have to work for the Democratic nomination? Surely, you jest. Well, Senator Clinton welcome to the world of men . . . and women . . . and political power . . . now, an even playing field, where here you and your feminist forebears have labored endlessly for your right to compete. And you blew it. Here\\\'s a thought: perhaps Hillary Clinton has, for all intents and purposes, lost the Democratic nomination because (at least under the current DNC rules) . . . she got beat.
Over the hump .... YAY!!! Let's work hard to get every vote we can in the next 2 weeks! Obama's website and blogs are great for links and inspiration to get you going.
**May 20th Victory Party in Medford** -- pics on Ringo: http://ringo.com/photos/album.html?albumId=43097595
More Southern Oregon photos: www.ringo.com/profile/obama08.html
WAY TO GO OREGON!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK.
We are sad to say good-bye to some of the local organizers. We have come to know you like family. Please come back and visit soon - many of us would open our doors & offer our homes for hospitality. We welcome you any time! We hope to see many of you during the general election!
Love, Peace, and God Bless Us, Every One!
OREGON ROCKS!
75+ THOUSAND OBAMA SUPPORTERS!
In case you missed the original posts:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/stateupdates/gGBfgK
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/stateupdates/gGBfJH
*** BUT *** ... lots of votes have not been turned in ... we need you to CALL & CANVASS! It's too late to mail them, but workers will hand deliver them to a ballot station. If you need someone to pick up your ballot, contact your area organizers.
Don't let this slip away - rallies are fun, but VOTES are what will win the race.
CALL - CANVASS - GET THOSE BALLOTS TURNED IN! We have 2 more days.
VETTING OF THE OBAMAS - AND US
He’s Every Man & Woman. Barack Obama is the consummate multi-cultural American. His diverse family ethnicity, his early travels and life abroad, and his free spirited mother who truly believed in POSSIBILITIES, set the young Obama on an identity journey from day one. We all go through an identity crisis at some time in our life, but usually we have a clear foundation that places us in well-defined categories. Obama had no such safe cubicle from which to explore life. He did not fit neatly into any category. Obama's inclusive heritage contributed much to his global understanding and tender compassion. His search for TRUTH concerning himself, and more broadly, about human nature, led him on a research expedition which continues to this day. He processes life from many perspectives. This is huge - both on a personal level and also as a potential world leader. People sense his sincerity, his intelligence, and his viable resolutions..... continued after the break
